The round of 16 matches of Africa Cup of Nations get underway today, marking the start of the knockout phase of the tournament hosted by Morocco. With no room for error, the coming fixtures are expected to deliver high intensity clashes between Africa’s top national teams.
The 16 qualified teams include the winners and runners up of each group, along with the four best third placed sides from the group stage. Group A sent hosts Morocco through as group winners alongside Mali. In Group B, Egypt topped the standings ahead of South Africa.
Group C was led by Nigeria, with Tunisia finishing second and Tanzania advancing as one of the best third placed teams. Senegal and DR Congo secured qualification from Group D, while Benin progressed as a best third.
Algeria and Burkina Faso qualified from Group E, with Sudan also advancing. In Group F, Ivory Coast and Cameroon booked their places, joined by Mozambique.
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